Urban Meyer to Penn State: 5 Reasons It Will Never Happen

The Penn State Nittany Lions have struggled to a 4-1 start—a big loss to Alabama at home, a four-point nail-biter against Temple and a six-point slug-fest against Indiana—and coach Joe Paterno seems more disengaged than ever.

Health problems have kept him off the sidelines and in the press box for much of the season, and when he is on the field, he doesn't seem to be doing much.

Alas, it is that time of the year again: who will replace JoePa?

Even though the Penn State faithful would love to see Urban Meyer in the Blue and White (whose fans wouldn't want him?), it's not going to happen. Here are the five major reasons why.

Ohio State, Texas, Etc.

Again, Penn State is hardly alone in their desire to have Urban Meyer run their football program.

Ever since Meyer won his first national title with the Gators, his name is instantly mentioned any time there's a coaching vacancy.

With Tressel gone in Columbus, Mack Brown on his last legs in Austin, and countless other teams constantly on the verge of looking for new direction, the Nittany Lions will no doubt have some competition should they pursue Meyer in the future.